2016 Birthday Project for Alexz Johnson

It's that time of year again, Alexz Johnson's Birthday is just around the corner,

November 4th! This year Jon Odion, long time Alexz Johnson fan has launched a campaign for Alexz's 2016 Birthday Project that needs your contribution!

This year is different though! We ask that fans submit photos with Alexz and video testimony of how Alexz and her projects have effected YOU in your daily life!

Please go into detail about how she and her music, acting projects, or philanthropy resinates with you from day to day

Submit your videos to TeamAlexzCalifornia@gmail.com no later than Oct 29, 2016

Remember to follow @TeamAlexzCali on Twitter

and @TeamAlexzCalifornia on Instagram and Facebook

If you would like to know more about Alexz, please read my previous campaign invite!

"Welcome Alexz Johnson Fans!
Thank you for taking the time to check out a brand new project that you absolutely MUST contribute to! It's that time of year again! Alexz Johnson's Birth-DAY is just around the corner (November 4th) and one of her hugest fans Jon Odion (an extremely talented producer, and much more) he has launched a project that needs your attention and contribution.
It's 2016 and each year Alexz fans from across the globe come together on her B-Day to express their feelings of thanks that she is alive and contributing to their well being because of the magic she has and makes. She is a beautiful woman. She is without a doubt a model and an idol for many. She is an actress. She is a quintessential musician, guitarist, vocalist, & singer-songwriter. She is a philanthropist and a martyr for bullying awareness. She has taken on roles that support the LGBTQ community and she has never failed to support those in need and those who have been victimized or bullied.
This year is a year of appreciation and a call for fans to come together has been heralded. As I stated before; this year is different. A behest for a collection of fan videos of fan experience and testimony of Alexz Johnson's influence in their daily life is what is being requested. In previous years fans would contribute their well, and birthday wishes to Ms. Johnson. This year in 2016, however we ask that fans create video nuances of the experience Alexz Johnson has on their daily lives. With whatever work she has provided, what has touched you? What song, what project, what words, has Alexz Johnson done or said that honestly helped you? And continues to add to your wellbeing and the person you are today?
Many people face trials in their lives and with all of the negativity in the world as of late, we need positive outreach and outlook. What has Alexz Johnson done for you that keeps you going? How does she affect you in your daily life... on a daily level what contribution has Alexz Johnson had on your day to day? Does she affect your day to day?
Alexz Johnson deserves to understand how her work and philanthropy has affected her predecessors and fans. There is no denying her influence. Even Demi Lovato stated publicly that Alexz is the REASON she even picked up a guitar and began writing music... So, how has Alexz Johnson helped you? How does she help you?
In your video and contribution please state how Alexz and her work affects you daily, and how you look forward to her proceeding with her vision and endeavors. Please make her feel as appreciated as you feel; and encourage the idea of how you embody her influence upon you! An accumulation from fans for her birthday is the best gift we can give her. Hard feelings toward her fans aside, lets come together and bless her on this Friday, November 4th! Please be heartfelt and explain to Alexz, the positive effect she contributes to you and in your life!"

Mackenzie Gray- SUPERMAN

Photo Credit

Checking the site the other day I was pleasantly surprised to see a comment from the talented Mackenzie Gray. You know! Papa Bear from So Weird? He has been quite busy acting and recently he played "as JAX-UR, the Kryptonian scientist in the new Warner Brothers, Zack Snyder-directed Superman film THE MAN OF STEEL."
Click the link to see other projects that he has been apart of!

FOLLOW Mackenzie Gray on Twitter!

Well, Mackenzie is super nice and he offered to share a personal picture of his; of he, Chris Gibson, and Mackenzie Phillips with me, and you, The World.

Please enjoy this rare but highly nostalgic photo!

I personally want to thank you Mackenzie, if you're reading this, for your kindness and your giving spirit. I have been SoWeirdBoy for the last 13 years... a gigantic fan of the show and everyone involved; so personally, this was a huge deal to me. I love the fictional band The Phillips Kane Band as if they truly were and are... and I adore the actors that portrayed them. That's YOU!
So with deep appreciation I humbly give thanks for this small but perfect blessing! Thank you!

And so now without further avail, here is our Tweet quote and the image!

Entire Cast update as of March 2013 (Part 1)

I am so happy to be back in my blogging mood. I've been elsewhere in life I guess. Enjoying the drama if you will. But I haven't ceased with my So Weird watching and just always keeping the scoop on my beloved actors and persons who helped make So Weird, So Weird.

So without further adue lets get this ball rolling.

Alexz Johnson

Since I last posted I was barely discussing Alexz Johnson promoting her Skipping Stone EP. I am so proud of her and was able to actually fly to San Francisco and meet her face to face. I also had the opportunity to help fund her 'Skipping Stone Tour' through her Kickstarter Campaign and I am so glad I did.

Now Alexz Johnson is trying to promote her next upcoming Album through a Pledge Music Campaign. Who can help fund her upcoming musical masterpiece? Even if just $10, Alexz is offering something and if you have big dreams like me, you are shooting for that $8000 to write a song with Alexz! What I wouldn't give!
Alexz Johnson is also currently on her Spring Tour right now, her second tour in the US and Canada. You can catch all the scoop on her tour and Youtube posts of the performances by visiting her #1 Fansite Alexz.net which I also co-write for.

Erik Von Detten

Erik has been off the radar since about 2010 when he attended the premiere of Toy Story 3 where he did  a small humming cameo for the film in his reprise of 'Sid'. So far it is assumed that he has a young son, but not much else is known. You can visit is Wiki page.

Belinda Metz

I have to say this friends, if you have never heard Belinda Metz sing, you are really missing out. She was HUGE in the 80's! I want to do a more extended blog souly about Belinda because she has had a long and interesting career in music and acting alike. Also, behind the scenes work, she told me once that she was part of the reason Alexz Johnson landed the role of Jude Harrison for Instant Star.
Getting back on track, Belinda is an amazing actor and wrapped a film in 2010 called Dear Mr. Gacy you can catch the thrilling trailer here.

As of now she has been taking care of her daughter and recording and performing music aswell. You can visit her Music Myspace to hear some of her songs. I love them! Here is a Youtube video of an unreleased song of Belindas'.

Mackenzie Phillips

Since her recent confessions on Oprah, Mackenzie has been a busy gal. I was randomly flipping through channels one day and BAM there she was playing a role on 'Criminal Minds', she's plays a murderer, it was so interesting to me, I ended up accidentally catching it again a few weeks later.

Also found a video of Mack talking about a film she did called Peach Plum Pear.

According to her Wiki she is working on a film called She Made Them Do It due out this year.

Dave 'Squatch' Ward

Before ever signing on with So Weird, Dave had done many voice acting jobs, even starring in Dragon Ball Z. I was able to catch his appearance in Alice the Sci-Fi Mini Series. He did very well. According to his IMDB, Dave has also wrapped a short film entitled Ben Dover.

Here is Dave as 'Sally Ann Santa' in It's A Very Muppet Christmas Movie 

         

Chris Gibson has been in hiding for years...

I've tried to keep updated on Chris Gibson for years. I mean, you can't find one official photo of this amazing actor, anywhere, I'm starting to believe. So yesterday, before heading to work, I decided why not give it one last shot and look up his filmography. I found it, and began trying to find the episodes of various things he was in, he's been cast as "Doctor" and "Fireman" and "Store Clerk" and random stuff like that, so finding him would be hard right? Wrong. I DID find at least two goodies that feature Chris Gibson right here on the web. First, lets take a look at our beloved "Rick's" Filmography according to his IMDB:

Chris Gibson in The Outer Limits as "Pharmacist"

Saving Milly (1 episode)

1. (2005) TV Show Series, Actor - Cop

Deadly Visions (Movie)     1. (2004) Lifetime Original, Actor - Dr. Morgan

"Air Emergency" (1 episode)
... aka "Mayday" - Canada (original title)

1. Unlocking Disaster (10 September 2003) - Al Salder - Co-Pilot  

"Cold Squad" (1 episode)
... aka "Files from the Past" - Israel (English title)

1. Live Fast Die Young (12 October 2002) - Actor  

"The Outer Limits" (1 episode)
... aka "The New Outer Limits" - USA (promotional title)

1. Dark Child (4 January 2002) - Pharmacist  

"Mysterious Ways" (1 episode)

1. Phoenix (13 July 2001) - Fireman  

"So Weird" (7 episodes )

1. Medium (27 August 1999) - Rick Phillips  
2. Nightmare (17 September 1999) - Rick Phillips  
3. Fountain (10 December 1999) - Rick Phillips  
4. Roswell (6 May 2000) - Rick Phillips
5. Transplant (19 August 2000) - Rick Phillips  
6. Twin (19 August 2000) - Rick Phillips  
7. The Muse (6 April 2001) - Rick Phillips  

"The Sopranos" (1 episode)

1. A Hit Is a Hit (14 March 1999) - Bass Player  

"The Crow: Stairway to Heaven" (1 episode)

1. Birds of a Feather (19 February 1999) - Ben Foster   

1. Dogmatic (1999) .... Scott
2. Trial by Jury (1994) .... Hang Out Waiter

 

I was able to find the trailer to a Lifetime film that he did called "Deadly Visions" give it a watch and see if you can spot him! 

I was so excited to catch this.
Also available online via Hulu is the full episode of Outer Limits he guest starred in. You can see him in the first opening scenes, just a few minutes in. Check it out HERE.

Patrick Levis is "Least of These"

I have to say. Patrick, throughout So Weird and these ten years gone by, had to grow on me. I don't know if the innocence of his demeanor, playing Donny Osmond, or if it was his antagonist views as "Jack Phillips" on So Weird, that were what made me cold to him initially. As much as I love the show, and as much I care for him and his health, career, and life, I am forcing myself to surround myself with Patrick Levis to be inspired to write this. I have been listening to his beautiful Christian songs, watching various clips and commercials via YouTube, and even with this taste of laziness I feel, I can't fail to mention that it was a two year old and Patrick Levis on Nick Jr.'s "The Fresh Beat Band" that inspired this entire So Weird inspired fan PAGE! It helped me to remember what it felt like to watch So Weird. To see the characters. To hear them. To crave to listen to that great music. The music that touches deep inside of you if you let it. And listening to Patrick's band "Least of These", I came to a realization that he has the same power over me as Alexz Johnson or Mackenzie Phillips. He's an amazing actor with quite a large filmography. He's intelligent, dedicated, and very beautiful.

Listen to his great band, "Least of These" on their Myspace HERE. 

Or visit the "Least of These" Official Website. 

Buy their first album "Only Begun". It is really amazing and beautiful if you're into Christian stuff. They don't have a music video that I could find, otherwise, I would have posted it!

 Least of These are Patrick Levis, his younger sister Caitie Levis, brother Joe Levis, Rick Horio, and Keith Smith. 

Here's the band's bio from their site: "Least of These is a progressive folk pop band based out of Southern California. They are a group of Christians with a desire to use the talents God has given them to play good, quality music. The band members came together to perform for fun at a local college campus in the early part of 2004, and since then have been consistently playing coffee houses, churches, schools, and other venues in the Los Angeles area. Beautiful piano and keyboard melodies, groovin' drum beats, rhythmic bass and acoustic guitar progressions, and tight vocal harmonies meet fun, thought-provoking lyrics to make for a wonderfully entertaining blend of music."

Patrick Levis got his start in commercials. Here's a Captain Crunch commercials from like '96 or '97. It would be a crime for any So Weird lover to have never seen this, so here ya go. It's very entertaining.

Jack Phillips

Not many people know this, but in the show So Weird, Jack Phillips  was actually suppose to be a reincarnated knight.
 
The episode "The Rock" was supposed to be a major hint toward this in the original third season, if Annie had never been introduced...





Here's Mackenzie Phillips as "Molly Phillips" singing her song The Rock with many scenes of the Phillips family hall. These scenes were intended to be spoilers for the third season that greatly involved Jack, Fi, and Rick's characters.
These facts have been confirmed via one of the shows Exec Producers, and who is also a friend of mine, Jon Cooksey.
You can read all about it HERE.
I can't believe this site has survived this long. All of the fanfiction for the original season is so good. I have it all printed and bound like a book. Thank you Staples.